Re: iCloud backup versus encrypted iTunes backup

2018-09-04 Thread Kimberly
The one advantage encrypted backups have is that you can return to a previous version of an app it necessary. Say for example, accessibility is broken in a later update or if the app should disappear from the app store, with an encrypted backup you still have the older version. With iCloud you

Re: iphone 5s hd quality calling?

2018-09-04 Thread The wolf
Hello I will give that a try the sim that fits my iphone also fits my android so it was a matter of pulling the sim out of the android and putting it in to the iphone to get the iphone to work. didn't have to activate anything it just worked except the hd calling if any one thinks of

Re: iphone 5s hd quality calling?

2018-09-04 Thread Richard Turner
I'd suggest a quick phone call to Apple Accessibility 1-877-204-3930 and ask them about using the SIM card from your Android in the 5S Richard "The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment." -

RE: Improving typing speed on a Iphone

2018-09-04 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
With the Flicktype keyboard, currently only offered in english and I think a few other languages, but if you can master the concept you can potentially type as fast as most sighted people. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of turab chimthanawala Sent:

Improving typing speed on a Iphone

2018-09-04 Thread turab chimthanawala
Hi all, I operate on an iPhone 6. I use Touch typing. Was wondering of any ways I can improve my typing speed without connecting an external keyboard. Thanking you Best Turab -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

RE: iCloud backup versus encrypted iTunes backup

2018-09-04 Thread Robert Wright
Are you saying that theiCloud backup stores all passwords just as the iTunes incripted backup? character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!     ***    From: Anna Dresner Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 6:25 PM To:

RE: recording a route with Seeing eye GPS

2018-09-04 Thread Terrie Terlau
Robert, Thank you very much for these detailed directions! Terrie Terlau From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Robert Wright Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 5:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: recording a route with Seeing eye GPS We have waypoint routes in

Re: iphone 5s hd quality calling?

2018-09-04 Thread The wolf
I am using cricket my other friend is also using cricket this works on my android but not my iphone I did pull the sim from my android and put it in to my iphone could this be the issue? On 9/4/2018 5:48 PM, Gordon wrote: I think this is more of a carrier specific software issue. For

Re: iphone 5s hd quality calling?

2018-09-04 Thread Gordon
I think this is more of a carrier specific software issue. For example: my daughter has a Metro PCS branded phone and I'm on T-mobile. The HD voice works well when we talk. Last year she cracked her screen so I gave her one of my unlocked phones I had laying around and it didn't offer HD voice

RE: iOS quoting tweets or replying

2018-09-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Traci, You ask a good question but the explanation can be somewhat voluminous, to say the least. In short, replying to a tweet means that anyone who views the tweet can, should they choose, read your reply. Also, your reply will be added to your profile, in the tweets and replies

Re: Creating a contact from a text message

2018-09-04 Thread Phoebe Harris
Here's how to make a contact from a message: 1. Open the message 2. Select the "Details" button 3. Select the "More contact information" button 4. Select the "Create new contact" button On 9/4/18, Agent086b wrote: > Hi all, > I am sure I have done this before but I can’t remember how I would

iphone 5s hd quality calling?

2018-09-04 Thread The wolf
Hello I am running in to a strange problem on my iphone 5s my friend also has a iphone 10 if memory serves and when ever I called him on my android phone I talked to him in the hd quality quality kicked in. how ever when I try to call him using my iphone 5s the call goes threw as a normal

Re: iCloud backup versus encrypted iTunes backup

2018-09-04 Thread Anna Dresner
Hi Keith, Both types of backups back up all of the same information. If you restore from a backup, even iTunes backups download your apps from the app store if you restore from them, so there isn't a speed advantage in restoring from iTunes either. I would suggest backing up with icloud on a

iCloud backup versus encrypted iTunes backup

2018-09-04 Thread 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone
Hi, I understand iCloud backups are getting close to encrypted iTunes backups. Is there still an advantage or advantages to encrypted iTunes backups? Thanks in advance. Keith -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns

Creating a contact from a text message

2018-09-04 Thread Agent086b
Hi all, I am sure I have done this before but I can’t remember how I would have done it. I have received a text message and I wish to add the phone number to my contacts. I could copy the number and create a new contact manually. How else could I do this? Thanks for any help. Max. -- The

Re: trying to read "people you may know"

2018-09-04 Thread Donna
Janet, Sometimes when viewing the list of “People you may know,” you will need to perform a 3 finger swipe up to advance the list of names. Donna > > I would like to thank you all for your assistance with my problem. > unfortunately if I go to “people you may know” through friends I can

Re: Turning off AutoCorrect?

2018-09-04 Thread 'Simon W' via VIPhone
its in general keyboard. From: Susie Stageberg Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 5:36 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Turning off AutoCorrect? I was trying to write a simple e-mail last night, and the phone kept trying to fix my typing. I know there are situations where this feature

Turning off AutoCorrect?

2018-09-04 Thread Susie Stageberg
I was trying to write a simple e-mail last night, and the phone kept trying to fix my typing. I know there are situations where this feature can be useful, but it makes me nuts. I can type for myself, thanks. How do I turn this off? I looked in the e-mail settings and did not find anything.

Lost links

2018-09-04 Thread Michael Irons
I was interested in looking at the logitech keys to go keyboard I liked the message that was posted describing the function keys in what they did I have lost that link if anyone has signed the message could you please send it to me Michael Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is

RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: saving passwords with the iphone

2018-09-04 Thread 'Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D.' via VIPhone
Hi, Why do you guys still use iOS Keychain if 1Password is so good? I'm not challenging you, just curious about the benefits of juggling 2 password tools. I've always been confused about what the exact benefits are of either the in-app purchase of the 1password upgrade versus the subscription

Re: Lost link

2018-09-04 Thread Richard Turner
I do not know if this was the link, but here is an article about free kindle books from 12 different sources. https://ebookfriendly.com/download-free-kindle-books/ Richard "The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing

Wellness/Fitness tracking app

2018-09-04 Thread Yates, Danney
I had a great app called "Moves" that has recently shut down. It tracked walking distance, even calculated calories. Can anyone recommend an accessible fitness app for I Phone? Thanks Danney Yates -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have

Lesser-Known Cheap Unlimited Cell Phone Plans With 2GB / 5 GB Data on Every Network

2018-09-04 Thread Cristobal Muñoz
I know often the topic of carriers and pricing comes up a lot so I thought I’d post this article I came across over the weekend going over some cheap MVNO options in case anyone was interested in looking for a cheaper alternative than what they’re currently using. I’m presently on Ting for my

Re: Does anyone know the keyboard Logitech Keys to go?

2018-09-04 Thread 'Kimberly Samco' via VIPhone
Hi, I’ve been using one for about 2 years and I love it. There isn’t anything about it that I don’t like. It holds a charge for more than 30 days, I like the feel and movement of the keys, it weighs almost nothing. When I first got it it felt cheap but it’s not. It’s been very durable. It

iOS quoting tweets or replying

2018-09-04 Thread Traci Duncan
What are the differences between these two options? For those of you that tweet frequently, how do you use reply or quote tweet? Also, in researching this topic, I came across a tip where you can put a period before the at sign of an user, so that reply will be seen by everyone. Has anyone

Re: trying to read "people you may know"

2018-09-04 Thread Janet Bell
I would like to thank you all for your assistance with my problem. unfortunately if I go to “people you may know” through friends I can only add one at a time because it doesn’t go on to the next one.thanks once again to you all Janet From: Maria Reyes Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 1:09

Lost link

2018-09-04 Thread Diane
I think someone on this put a drect link to gell free kindle books. I thought I had saved it, but now I can't find it. I believe it was a link to a section where a whole collection of links for all free kindle could be found. I tried searching for it on amazon and it gave me a list

Re: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOverList Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-09-04 Thread englishrider91
Didn't Apple kind of break that? Something about the mic not recording things loudly enough or something. Or was it another issue? Either way, has that been fixed? Thanks, Ari > On Sep 4, 2018, at 5:18 AM, Robert Wright wrote: > > You have a record feature in control center called,”screen

Re: saving passwords with the iphone

2018-09-04 Thread 'christopher hallsworth' via VIPhone
I use both as well, but I have a 1Password subscription. Personal preference. They are both great. Just my own £0.02 worth. > On 3 Sep 2018, at 23:40, Wayne Merritt wrote: > > I'm a little late to the conversation, but wanted to throw in my 2 > cents worth. I use the iCloud KeyChain on the

Re: Interesting Text Tone Issue

2018-09-04 Thread 'christopher hallsworth' via VIPhone
Never had this one, anyone else? > On 4 Sep 2018, at 00:26, Blind Treasures {Your One Stop Shop} > wrote: > > Lately, I’ve had issues with my assigned text tones only working when the > phone is unlocked. If the phone is locked, I get the default text tone. > Anyone had this issue and if so,

RE: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOverList Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-09-04 Thread Robert Wright
You have a record feature in control center called,”screen recording”. It will record all of your gestures from the time you turn it on. Then I believe it saves in your photo section. You could email them the recording. character is found in how you treat people who cannot do anything for you!  

recording a route with Seeing eye GPS

2018-09-04 Thread Robert Wright
We have waypoint routes in Seeing Eye GPS, these are the same as the manual routes from Sendero GPS.  Go to routes screen and select Waypoint route.  To begin recording a new waypoint route, select the Record New Waypoint Route button.  You will be prompted to enter the name of the first

Re: A little update on Astreos

2018-09-04 Thread 'RobH.' via VIPhone
Well done, all good stuff. - Original Message - From: "Yuma Decaux" To: Cc: Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 12:35 AM Subject: A little update on Astreos Hi Everyone, I wanted to give y'all a little update on what's happening with Astreos. Thanks to the beta testers, we've